Catalina 38
Description
The Catalina 38 is a classic sailboat that combines the performance of a racer with the comfort of a cruiser. Designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built by Catalina Yachts, it was first introduced in 1978 and became a popular choice for both racing and cruising. The boat features a masthead sloop rig, a raked stem, and a balanced spade rudder, making it a nimble and efficient vessel. The Catalina 38 is known for its sleek lines, round tumblehome, and the ability to sail beautifully in light air. It has a draft of 6.80 ft (2.07 m) with the standard keel and 4.90 ft (1.49 m) with the optional shoal draft keel. The boat is powered by a Universal Atomic 4 25 hp (19 kW) gasoline engine, and it carries 6,850 lb (3,107 kg) of ballast. The interior includes sleeping accommodation for five or six people, with a bow cabin, settee berths, and a galley. The Catalina 38 is a sought-after used sailboat, known for its enduring desirability and performance. catalina38.org +3
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Length | 38.000 ft |
| LOA | 13.830 ft |
| LWL | 16.330 ft |
| Beam | 4.830 ft |
| Displacement | 128 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.300 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 49.80 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.50 ft |
| p | 44 ft |
| e | 11.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.80 ft | 15.50 ft | 44 ft | 11.50 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 49.55 ft - (15103 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.58 ft - (7797 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.59 ft - (13896 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 |
| Area | * 951 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 49.55 ft - (15103 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.93 ft - (7903 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.61 ft - (13597 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 |
| Length Perp | * 23.25 |
| Deck Angle | * 8.99 ° |
| Area | * 576.04 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 48.5 ft - (14783 mm) |
| Foot | 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Leech | 45.75 ft - (13945 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.94 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.07 ft - (6422 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.24 ° |
| Area | * 510.97 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
| Foot | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Leech | 46 ft - (14021 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 144.06 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.33 ft - (6806 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.19 ° |
| Area | * 547.19 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 48.5 ft - (14783 mm) |
| Foot | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Leech | 45.75 ft - (13945 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.19 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.28 ft - (7096 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.1 ° |
| Area | * 564.52 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 49.55 ft - (15103 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.95 ft - (7605 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.7 ft - (14234 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 576.04 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 41.73 ft - (12719 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.43 ft - (6227 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.4 ft - (11095 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.82 ft - (5432 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.99 ° |
| Area | * 371.83 ft² |
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 44 ft - (13411 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech-AftHdBd | * 44.86 ft - (13673 mm) |
| Tack Ang | * 88 ° |
| Diag (clew/head) | * 45.09 ft - (13743 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in |
| Area (no Roach) | * 261.22 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 49.55 |
| MidGirth | * 27.9 ft - (8504 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.9 ft - (8504 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 |
| Area | * 1175 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Foot | 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 57.23 |
| Length Perp | * 8.87 |
| Deck Angle | * 25.02 ° |
| Area | * 115.37 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMTRYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.25 ft - (3734 mm) |
| Leech | 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 12.13 |
| Tack Angle | * -7.98 ° |
| Area | * 91 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.